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Meaning of MAL DE LA ROSA

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 Definition: [n]  a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin); characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances and erythema and nervous or mental disorders; may be caused by malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments
 
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 Synonyms: Alpine scurvy, maidism, mal rosso, mayidism, pellagra, Saint Ignatius' itch
 
 See Also: avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis

 

 

 

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